Current events and happenings
Family law overview presented by: Attorney Nicole B. Norkevicius on Wednesday, November 6, from 5:30-7:30pm at The Bay Room, Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth. This workshop will largely cover the divorce process and other areas of Family Law including: The two ways to get divorced in MA and the key steps, paperwork, and […]
The Falmouth Commission on Substance Use is reaching out to help employers of trades and service industries understand what role they can have in the substance use epidemic on Cape Cod. A free Outreach and Education Workshop for Employers of Trades and Service Industries (Construction; Food Service; Salon/Day Spa; Home Health Care; Cleaning Companies; Landscape; […]
Training is intended for sober house owners, operators and house managers. Sponsored by Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing on Monday, September 23rd to Tuesday, September 24th from 8:30 am – 4 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Cod, 87 Iannough Road in Hyannis. This trainin is required for sober house owners/operators and house […]
9th Annual David Lewis 5K for Recovery to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, run or walk. 9am race start, Barnstable County Complex, 3195 Main Street #RR6A, Barnstable, MA. Join us for this family-friendly event. Music, raffle, refreshments and awards following the race. Register a team and compete for great prizes! Run in memory […]
The Recovery Without Walls – John Maloy – Women’s Doubles Tennis Tournament to be held on September 14 and 15, 2019 at Kings Grant Racquet Club, Cotuit, MA 508-274-1456. Must be available for Friday Match. Registration Fee: $70 per Person / $140 per Team, make checks payable to: Recovery Without Walls. Register online at: www.recoverywithoutwalls.org […]
WellStrong & “The Greeting Committee” presents “Refuse No River” benefit concert. Featuring music from: “All The Best Cowboys have Chinese Eyes” by Pete Townshend. All proceeds go to supporting recovery for those suffering from substance use disorder. September 14th, 7-9pm, F.R. Lillie Theatre, 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole. Tickets $20 suggested donation, at door and […]
This interactive thirteen-week class offers dads the opportunity to enhance their fatherhood skills. Dads will: address their family history create a vision for the father they choose to be learn disipline skills that teach respect, not fear learn how to understand their child’s/children’s feelings Fall 2019 class schedule: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, […]
EMDR Therapy and the Treatment of Substance and Behavioral Addictions coming to East Falmouth on October 3rd and 4th from 8:30am – 4:30pm at the Waquoit Congregational Church, 15 Parsons Lane, East Falmouth. Cost: $350.00 early bird Registration before 9/3/19 or $375.00 after 9/3/19, $325.00 if working full time in the non-profit sector. To register […]
This workshop is being offered as a part of the upcoming Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders on Thursday, September 5th from 8:30 am – 5pm at the Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center, 35 Scudder Avenue in Hyannis. A full day of learning and discussion for sober home owners and managers that will include […]
Despite Federal changes Massachusetts Residents age 18 and older are still required to have health insurance or face a state tax penalty. You may have heard the federal requirement ot have health insurance – called the individual mandate – was repealed starting in 2019, but Massachusetts requirement to have overage will still be in place. […]
All are invited for an evening of death education and conversation on Monday, December 16th, 2019 from 6:30-8:30pm at the First Congregational Church (near the Falmouth Village Green). The one-hour Death Cafe, an hour of faciliated conversation in small groups, will be followed by the education program. The sessions are distinct, and folks may attend […]
To honor those we have lost this past year while homeless. Saturday, December 21st at 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Falmouth, 68 Main Street. Reception following in Fellowship Hall. Free will donations welcomed. The community is invited to sleep out in tents that night on Saint Barnabas Church lawn to experience homelessness. Sponsored […]
Wednesday, December 25, 2019, 2-4 pm. Turkey and all the trimmings, vegetarian options, breads, desserts. All are welcome: singles, families, couples. At the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. RSVP (by 12/16) required to attend. Volunteer opportunities are available. Fo both, contact: [email protected] 781-789-7211.
Local weekly programs and groups. To see a full listing visit www.capecoalition.com Mondays, 5-6 pm: “Anger Management Classes” at Gosnold Cape Cod, 200 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth. Fulfills court’s requirements for anger management classes. FEE: $40 per class, pay as you go. Information or registration: 508-540-6550. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm: “Parents Supporting Parents” at Mashpee Welcome […]
The Community Forum is an opportunity for the public to learn about the experience of grief after a loved one dies from an overdose. A new educational film will be shown, titled Among the Many: Wisdom, Companionship, and Hope forThose Who Have Lost a Loved One to Drug Overdose. After the film, there will be […]
Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod’s bereavement support groups provide a positive, nurturing, confidential setting to learn ways to manage and cope with loss. Groups are facilitated by experienced bereavement professionals and are FREE of Charge. Open Bereavement Support Groups: These groups are open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. […]
Independence House, Inc., Cape Cod’s leading resource, counseling and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence is promoting safe and healthy relationships Survivor Support Group in Falmouth. This group provides a safe space for adult women who have been afffected by domestic or sexual violence at any age. The group combines creative […]
The Coalition for Children provides interactive literacy-rich programs for you to conect with other families in our community. Fall Session Dates are September 16th – November 22nd (excluding holidays): Mondays: 10am Hola! Spanish for Kids at East Falmouth Library 10am & 11am Toddle Time at Mashpee Public Library 4PM Little Art Studion at Falmouth Admin […]
Adult Learner Center at Cape Cod Community College will be holding Information Sessions to learn how CCCC can assist you as you transition to college. They will guide and support you as you retool and reinvent yourself. Join them and hear about the support they provide and the opportunities that exist for you on the […]
Strong communities make for strong recovery. Community members – including families, neighbors, employers, educators, charitable organizations, and faith-based institutions – are the backbone of communities that foster recovery among its residents. Mental and substance use disorders have affected Falmouth residents from all walks of live and research shows community support and reducing stigma significantly contributes […]
Learn what vaping is and important facts to help you know how to keep youth healthy. Parents, caregivers, and youth-serving organizations play a vital role in delaying and preventing youth using e-cigarettes and vapes. The resources provided in the Tool Kit offer education and ways to address the issue. The topic of youth vaping is […]
With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums by: Katherine Martinelli Many children struggle with transitions, which are common triggers for behaviors that range from annoying (whining, stalling) to upsetting (tantrums and meltdowns). There are many ways parents and teachers can help kids have an easier time with transitions […]
RISE is a support group created to uplift and empower Mothers affected by Substance Use Disorders. Whatever your pathway to recovery, we believe in you and your ability to RISE. Wednesdays from 6-7pm at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth. Refreshments and childcare provided. Pre-registration required – Please call Cape Cod Children’s […]
Herren Project is a non-profit organization focused on treatment, recovery and prevention of substance use disorder. Since 2011, Herren Project has provided live-saving support to individuals living with substance use disorder. We also offer support to family members and loved ones affected by the disease and bring prevention programs to schools and communities across the […]
The Moms Do Care (MDC) program supports women who are pregnant or parenting a child age 36 months or under. Participants are candidates if they present with a history of opioid use disorder, either current or in remission. Services are provide for moms by moms who have walked this path during their own pregnancy. This […]
